Grainger Park Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 8RR is located in the Elswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grainger Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 8RX, NE4 8RY, NE4 8SP, NE4 8RS, NE4 6XE, NE4 6XD, NE4 8RU, NE4 8SB, NE4 6XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE4 8RR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE4 8RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 44.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 45.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.5% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 50% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 10.7% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 26.7% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 11.4% | 4.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 35.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 15% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 17.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 31% | 37% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 34.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 41.1% | 27.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 70.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 70.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 24.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 70.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 25.1% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1.1% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 17.3% | 46.2% | -28.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 63% | 6.5% | 56.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grainger Park Road was 105.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grainger Park Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 322nd highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Grainger Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-01-20 | £327,623 |
| Hillfield House Grainger Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2018-11-14 | £967,600 |
| Silverdale Nursing Home Grainger Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £225,908 | 2017-03-27 | £279,295 |
| 71 Grainger Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2008-08-21 | £160,571 |
| 71 Grainger Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2003-12-12 | £279,139 |
NE4 8RR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 8RR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Other | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's RC Junior School Clifton Road , NE4 6XH | - not rated | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Infant School Westgate Road , NE4 6NY | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Infant School Hadrian Road , NE4 9HP | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 4,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger Grammar School 35 Grainger Park Road , NE4 8SA | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 895 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Condercum House School Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 895 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Nasta | The Beacon Westgate Road | 238 yd | |
| West Road Deli | 432 Westgate Road | 268 yd | |
| Burger Drop | 448 - 450 Westgate Road | 288 yd | |
| Icestone Gelato | 575 Westgate Road | 321 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 581 Westgate Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 143 yd | |
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 298 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 345 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 444 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Box | 430 Westgate Road | 266 yd | |
| Subway | 577 Westgate Road | 340 yd | |
| Hyderabadi spice up | 429A Westgate Road | 350 yd | |
| Cake Box | 583 Westgate Road | 351 yd | |
| Pizza & Co | Unit 1, 498 Westgate Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 455 yd | |
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 555 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 589 yd | |
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 663 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 469 yd | |
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 793 yd |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.